I just took a training class for “the betterment of our processes” that took up an hour and a half of my day.  It was a class specificallly designed for Office Administrators, though, so that means I holed up in a room with my girlfriends who work over here, and we made snarky comments the whole time.

There are some crucial things that you learn as a seasoned OA.  You can always spot the newbies.

For instance, the newbies bring pencil and paper and write down every word religiously.  The veterans count on a summary email a day later.

The newbies bring the full meeting notice, including itinerary and any corresponding printouts.  The veterans just wing it.

And, perhaps the most glaring difference, the veterans always check to see that the speakerphone is on “Mute” before making said snarky comments.  The newbies.. well, for instance..

Random voice: I’ve been saying that for ten minutes now!!  You stupid, stupid shits!!

Whoa.

Newbie.